Ballarat Race 11 - Pink Diamond Challenger Short Course Ht2
ASTON FINNISS (3) won by 2.5 lengths last start at Warrnambool 390m in a fast 22.15. Top win latest and looms as the one to beat again. JACKPOT CASH (8) was sent out long odds last time but charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional and went on to clock 22.27 in a 5.5 lengths win at this track over 390m. Winner at his latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. One of main contenders. BLAME KARISSA (1) was safely held last time out, finishing eighth at Bendigo over 425m behind Paw Lynette (24.77) in a Grade 5. Better than last start and can bounce back. MAJOR WAIT (2) was in the money last start at this track and distance - poses a threat again.
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished last over 425m at Bendigo beaten 10 lengths (24.77) behind Paw Lynette in a Grade 5 on May 27. Happy to overlook recent performances. Well placed and gets chance to find best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.77 | 0:24.05 | 0:23.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.00 | 0:19.47 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $46.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.45 | 0:24.14 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.38 | 0:24.13 | 0:23.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 12/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.00 | 0:23.73 | 0:22.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |
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Comments
Finished third last start (22.63) over 390m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.50 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/05/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.7L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 03/05/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.04 | 0:16.88 | 0:16.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 9 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a (22.15) win last time, scoring by 2.5 lengths in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 over 390m at Warrnambool. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Has ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.15 | 0:22.15 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.18 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/5 | 04/05/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 30/04/2026 | 73 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/02/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.2L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when seventh over 390m at Warrnambool. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/05/2026 | 113 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.31 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/01/2026 | 18 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:24.23 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 23.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/01/2026 | 5 | SE | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.60 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 29/12/2025 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (22.55) at big odds over 390m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome. Prefer others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/05/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/05/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.86 | 0:24.24 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.12 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $46.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the money at last three starts, the latest when second (22.86) at this track. Prefer others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.06 | 0:16.69 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to post a big 4 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at Healesville, clocking a slick 16.72 over the 300m trip. In winning form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 197 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.72 | 0:16.72 | 0:16.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 99/1 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.32 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 05/11/2025 | 175 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.82 | 0:24.37 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/05/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.47 | 0:30.67 | 0:29.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.70 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 23/04/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.54 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to post a big 5.5 lengths win at this track over 390m (22.27) beating Argyle Emma in Grade 5 on May 23. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.27 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/05/2026 | 55 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.53 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 19 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.33 | 0:24.28 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 23/02/2026 | 12 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.19 | 0:19.95 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/02/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.17 | 0:17.00 | 0:16.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/1 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth in a Grade 5 on May 30 over 390m at this track behind Cards Night, beaten 5.5 lengths (22.86). Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 24/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.98 | 0:16.84 | 0:16.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 15/05/2026 | 33 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/04/2026 | 12 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.96 | 0:16.68 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 2.5 lengths at Bendigo over 425m (24.44) beating Scott Lil Diva in Grade 5 on April 29. Looks tested in this company.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/04/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.44 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.51 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.52 | 0:24.42 | 0:23.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.4L | $1.50 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.03 | 0:24.50 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |